What happened on Sunday August 07, 1949?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1949:

• British Gloster Meteor Sets Endurance Record A British Gloster Meteor jet aircraft set a new endurance record by completing a remarkable 3,600-mile (5,800 km) flight over England, lasting 12 hours and 3 minutes. This achievement highlighted the advancing capabilities of jet technology in the post-World War II era.
• Indonesian Republic Forces Attack Surakarta During the Indonesian National Revolution, Indonesian Republic forces briefly infiltrated the city of Surakarta. Although they were repulsed by Dutch colonial forces, the attack provided a significant morale boost for the Indonesian independence movement, demonstrating their resistance and determination.
• Darul Islam Proclamation in Indonesia The Darul Islam movement proclaimed its establishment in Indonesia, representing an Islamic political and military movement that sought to establish an Islamic state in the country, which would have significant implications for Indonesia's political and religious landscape.
• Walid Jumblatt Born Walid Jumblatt, a prominent Lebanese political leader and head of the Progressive Socialist Party, was born. He would become a significant figure in Lebanese politics, representing the Druze community and playing a crucial role in the country's complex political landscape.
• Broadway Musical Closes The musical 'All after Love' concluded its run at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City after 121 performances, marking the end of a relatively short but notable Broadway production.

Events in 1949

August 07, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1949

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1949

August 07, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 219th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1949 can also be written as 8/7/1949 in the US and as 7/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1949 in August 1949 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1949:

• Walid Joumblatt

  Walid Joumblatt is a prominent Lebanese politician and leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, known for his influential role in Lebanese...

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1949:

• Percy Newberry

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1949 was Someday by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Someday

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 07, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1949 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 1949 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 07, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 05:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on August 07, 1949

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Someone born on August 07, 1949 is:

75 years 8 months old,

or 908 months and 28 days old,

or 3952 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27665 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1949?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 07, 1949.

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